Inkblom
NameInkblom
Species NameHyobanche sanguinea
Common NameInkblom
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originafrica
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typeachlorophyllous bracts
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesStriking deep red, fleshy inflorescence; parasitic nature; achlorophyllous.
Description
This specimen, known as Inkblom, is a vibrant, fleshy, parasitic plant emerging from the ground, characterized by its striking pink to deep red inflorescence. It is not a bonsai but a wild plant found in its natural habitat, lacking typical tree characteristics. Its form is a single, upright structure.
